This is a fabulous automobile. When a Cadillac meant something. Absolutely spectacular. When cars had style, room, charisma, a presence. Like a celebrity arriving. I have an Escalade which to me is the only thing out there that is remotely worthy of the name Cadillac. But still a ghost of its former self. An Eldorado Biarritz, a name for Christ sake. Now its all this CTS, SRX, CT6, crap.
Yeah, the Escalade is the one current product in Cadillac's lineup that still has somewhat of that Cadillac style and feel- no wonder it's their best selling product by far. Which makes it all the more baffling that GM announced they will make it an all-electric car in a few years. These auto executives seems so far removed from what the people actually want.
@@AdamJDM1 Now Cadillac is bent on making fast powerful cars rather than the spacious, elegant, luxurious, classy, vehicles they used to make. When I was 3o, that might have appealed to me but I want a Cadillac of yesteryear, your Eldorado Biarritz or a Brougham d'elegance. I don't care about being in a rocket ship.
Most days I would much rather drive this Eldorado than a high revving sports car. Let's acknowledge how great this vehicle has aged, even with low miles any 85 Mercedes or BMW would have needed major repairs. Forget the Japanese they didn't even make luxe in 85.
Hey man thanks for sharing, I know how it feels to have something special from a passed loved one. Most people these days are just heartless, all those views and only a handful of likes. Ijust stopped by to look a the Caddy and leave a like for the privilege of seeing this blue Cadillac. The 80's was a great time👍
I’ve been in love with this model since I was a teenager in the 80’s. I just saw one a few months ago and I was surprised (after not seeing one for 30 years) just how narrow this car is. It was parked on a side street and I was really shocked when I looked at other cars parked behind it on the same street how wider they were compared to the El Dorado.
Thank you for posting, it brought back great memories of my father. He owned one just like it. I can remember washing/waxing it with him after church on Sundays. I went on my first date in it. I remember the blue exterior color and white interior were strikingly beautiful. The seats were amazingly comfortable. And that car drove like you were floating on air.
I did, and believe me, I wish we were able to keep it. But he needed the money, and no longer had the space to keep it as he was moving from his home and no longer had garage space. Had I the garage space I would have most certainly bought it off him myself!
These 85 Biarritz convertibles cost $35K!! The car was converted from a hard top to a convertible and cost $11K more than the factory hardtop. Mine is white with a burgundy interior. One of the most impressive things is the convertible top is finished with a headliner like its a hard top!! Rolls and Bentley did the same things on their cars!
Get yourself the real Cadillac hubcaps, ditch the security wheel lock bolts with grade 8 bolts like 3/4" long, I forget the size bolt offhand but just match up the security bolt at the parts store.
I think the mirror controls are for auto-dimming. The dial is so you can adjust it so it only dims with really bright lights that are up close. Either Mercedes or Rolls Royce was the first to have automatic climate control, I can't remember which. It's possible that Mercedes was the first to have it and Rolls was the first to offer separate automatic climate control for the upper and lower vents. By 1985 a few luxury marques had it, Mercedes, Bentley, Rolls and Audi for sure, BMW had it but it was only on the 7-series. What made you decide to sell it on Cars and Bids instead of BaT? Could you send me a link to the auction? I'm curious to see what you got for it!
Hi there, thanks for explaining that rear view mirror. So what happened it I actually submitted the car to BaT, but they didn't accept it. I was quite surprised, because they had just sold the same car a week prior for $17.5k and that one had 45k miles on the clock vs this one which had only 6k original miles. When I asked why it wasn't accepted, I just got a generic reply back. I had 3 others cars on BaT, 2 sold there, 1 didn't, so I thought I had a good relation with them. Anyways, I think Cars & Bids is a good alternative to BaT, but just doesn't have the same audience and presence like BaT does. I feel this car would have went for a lot more had it been on BaT, but luckily I had a reserve in place. carsandbids.com/auctions/37GzGedZ/1985-cadillac-eldorado-biarritz-convertible?c=all
All Cadillac's had the "Gold Key" Delivery system, the deVille and Fleetwood were new FWD models for 1985 and they had a different warranty booklet, California had different requirements for emission control warranties than the rest of the US because they're California....so you had a different warranty book for California cars.
Very nice... I have one that's black with a red gut with a digital cluster... I think the analogs are nicer touch and was sure that this was ended in '81 and '82 to '85 was all digital. I had an '81... They were built a little better and had a much better engine
The video,s would be better quality and informative if the dealer confirmed their asking price for the vehicles? So we could appreciate the value of theses car types
One of the worst Cadillac ever made . It has the 4100 series engine. It was so bad they put an Oldsmobile 305 engine in to replace it .Cadillac also tried putting a metric transmission in there rear wheel drive cars. Disaster! Don't waste your money on any early 80. Had an 89 Fleetwood with the 305 motor, never any trouble with motor. Had to have the transmission repaired. Put in aftermarket parts to beef it up. Should have kept it.
i would have to say that this may only have 6,000 miles on it then why is the back moulding broke and to me it looks like you either had it repainted or the paint was buffed out.
No, the car has legit 6000 miles. Have all the paperwork to prove it. The back molding broke when I was pressure washing the car. The car was never repainted, the car was dirty when I took the video.
It wasn't my car either, it was my grandfather's. He had it since around 2006 and bought it from the original owner. My grandfather owned 6 cars and only used this one for special occasions.
Half and half, they were factory authorized and are vin'd as a convertible but the actual conversion was done by an aftermarket company contracted by GM to make them.
As Rafael said, it is technically an official convertible, but I'm not sure which company did the conversion process. Remember that this was the first convertible American car in a decade when it came out in 84.
...hey-ya, "JDM"... ...well shut the front door!!...this HAS TO BE one of the all-time lowest mileage '85 Biarritz's EVER... BTW, the model us pronounced " BEE-uh-ritz"... ...this epic car must be one of several that your grandad owns; otherwise he REALLY doesn't get around much anymore... ...in Antiqua Blue Poly, this gem looks like its just out of the box...he could probably hold a sealed bid auction if he ever wanted to sell; and I bet the winner would be north of $35G... ...pristine is a term that should be used sparingly; but Grampa's luxo ragtop deserves it...
Thanks for the info- I'm not so up to date with my American Car terminology, but I'm working on educating myself more and more. I wanted to make a more in depth review of this great car, but it was quickly snatched up shortly after I uploaded the video, lol. The car was actually really dirty in the video also; had to park it outside for a couple months and didn't get a chance to detail it before shooting the video.
6000 miles in 36 years. That's crazy Congratulations on an immaculate gem.
GORGEOUS. I remember these when they were new.
This is a fabulous automobile. When a Cadillac meant something. Absolutely spectacular. When cars had style, room, charisma, a presence. Like a celebrity arriving. I have an Escalade which to me is the only thing out there that is remotely worthy of the name Cadillac. But still a ghost of its former self. An Eldorado Biarritz, a name for Christ sake. Now its all this CTS, SRX, CT6, crap.
Yeah, the Escalade is the one current product in Cadillac's lineup that still has somewhat of that Cadillac style and feel- no wonder it's their best selling product by far. Which makes it all the more baffling that GM announced they will make it an all-electric car in a few years.
These auto executives seems so far removed from what the people actually want.
@@AdamJDM1 Now Cadillac is bent on making fast powerful cars rather than the spacious, elegant, luxurious, classy, vehicles they used to make. When I was 3o, that might have appealed to me but I want a Cadillac of yesteryear, your Eldorado Biarritz or a Brougham d'elegance. I don't care about being in a rocket ship.
Her elegance is second to none
Most days I would much rather drive this Eldorado than a high revving sports car.
Let's acknowledge how great this vehicle has aged, even with low miles any 85 Mercedes or BMW would have needed major repairs. Forget the Japanese they didn't even make luxe in 85.
Your grandfather has great taste. Beautiful 😍 btw my 78 Eldorado has soft close trunk.
I really would like to buy that car it brings back so many great memories when I had my new Cadillac convertible in 1985
Hey man thanks for sharing, I know how it feels to have something special from a passed loved one.
Most people these days are just heartless, all those views and only a handful of likes.
Ijust stopped by to look a the Caddy and leave a like for the privilege of seeing this blue Cadillac.
The 80's was a great time👍
I’ve been in love with this model since I was a teenager in the 80’s. I just saw one a few months ago and I was surprised (after not seeing one for 30 years) just how narrow this car is. It was parked on a side street and I was really shocked when I looked at other cars parked behind it on the same street how wider they were compared to the El Dorado.
What a beautiful car. I love the color! Interior and exterior- just perfect!
Thanks, it really was a beautiful car that I dearly miss!
Really nice introduction on here! Impressive my man, caddy has a special place in my 💞, just in time for Valentine's Day mate..... 👍
When I was 16 years old my parents bought me a 1985 Cadillac eldorado convertible brand new I love that car so much
Wow, that's a lot of car for a 16 year old! How long did you have it for?
@@AdamJDM1 I had it for 15 years
Convertible Stunning
Beautiful car! Great presentation of the vehicle.
Thank you for posting, it brought back great memories of my father. He owned one just like it. I can remember washing/waxing it with him after church on Sundays. I went on my first date in it. I remember the blue exterior color and white interior were strikingly beautiful. The seats were amazingly comfortable. And that car drove like you were floating on air.
Beautiful car. A classic. Great video. Thank you for the video.
The car is beautifully preserved.
Had the '84 version (in this color as well!) It was a magnificent car, a real head turner!!😉
I have the 1984 drop top . Biarritz gorgeous car gets a lot of attention!!!!!
Beautiful car I had one a 1985 eldorado convertible for my 16th birthday
What a treat to see this...
Wow! Beauty!!!
Awesome Classic! Wish I had it like Rothstien in Casino!
I’ve always dreamed of having a set of those aluminum wire wheels.
Tell your grandfather what a beautiful car he owns.
I did, and believe me, I wish we were able to keep it. But he needed the money, and no longer had the space to keep it as he was moving from his home and no longer had garage space. Had I the garage space I would have most certainly bought it off him myself!
These 85 Biarritz convertibles cost $35K!! The car was converted from a hard top to a convertible and cost $11K more than the factory hardtop. Mine is white with a burgundy interior. One of the most impressive things is the convertible top is finished with a headliner like its a hard top!! Rolls and Bentley did the same things on their cars!
The wood is no wood, its tin and
plastic! But the car is wonderful!
My father had a 1985 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz. White, white interior, red dash. This model of Cadillac was a true piece of art.
Get yourself the real Cadillac hubcaps, ditch the security wheel lock bolts with grade 8 bolts like 3/4" long, I forget the size bolt offhand but just match up the security bolt at the parts store.
Nice..I have an 85 White with red interior..22k on it& with records..they are real nice collector items
I think the mirror controls are for auto-dimming. The dial is so you can adjust it so it only dims with really bright lights that are up close.
Either Mercedes or Rolls Royce was the first to have automatic climate control, I can't remember which. It's possible that Mercedes was the first to have it and Rolls was the first to offer separate automatic climate control for the upper and lower vents. By 1985 a few luxury marques had it, Mercedes, Bentley, Rolls and Audi for sure, BMW had it but it was only on the 7-series.
What made you decide to sell it on Cars and Bids instead of BaT? Could you send me a link to the auction? I'm curious to see what you got for it!
Hi there, thanks for explaining that rear view mirror.
So what happened it I actually submitted the car to BaT, but they didn't accept it. I was quite surprised, because they had just sold the same car a week prior for $17.5k and that one had 45k miles on the clock vs this one which had only 6k original miles. When I asked why it wasn't accepted, I just got a generic reply back. I had 3 others cars on BaT, 2 sold there, 1 didn't, so I thought I had a good relation with them. Anyways, I think Cars & Bids is a good alternative to BaT, but just doesn't have the same audience and presence like BaT does. I feel this car would have went for a lot more had it been on BaT, but luckily I had a reserve in place.
carsandbids.com/auctions/37GzGedZ/1985-cadillac-eldorado-biarritz-convertible?c=all
The first automatic a/c was Cadillac in the 60s,RR and Mercedes imported the same system years later
Had a 91eldorado pearl white with white rag top and blue interior till somebody stole it.................miss her so much 😢
All Cadillac's had the "Gold Key" Delivery system, the deVille and Fleetwood were new FWD models for 1985 and they had a different warranty booklet, California had different requirements for emission control warranties than the rest of the US because they're California....so you had a different warranty book for California cars.
Ah, thanks for clearing that up. I was wondering what it meant by that.
Very nice... I have one that's black with a red gut with a digital cluster... I think the analogs are nicer touch and was sure that this was ended in '81 and '82 to '85 was all digital. I had an '81... They were built a little better and had a much better engine
I wish I had a set of those aluminum delicate wire wheels.
What a car
wow!, I missed out on this...
Yes, I wish I kept her, but that's life, sometimes you've got to let things go!
If I was still in the States and California I'd be jumping all over that and come and get it!
Is the Eldorado still available? Price? Thanks
A real stunner !
Loved those. 1985 convertible in black with oxblood interior or 1983 touring coupe black with saddle interior
GOOD MORNING !!! WHAT'S YOUR ASKING PRICE FOR THE **EL DORADO** ?
Already sold, sorry!
@@AdamJDM1that’s not what he asked you.
Oooooooh, Dolly!
The video,s would be better quality and informative if the dealer confirmed their asking price for the vehicles? So we could appreciate the value of theses car types
I'm not a dealer, was simply showing off my grandad's Caddy before it went to its new owner. Thanks for watching,
If you still have this car and would like to sell it,please reach out
It looks like the same car that was in La La Land after he made it big.
What was the asking price ??
The light blue brougham the 1980 light blue one in this Vedioe Don simmerman
I saw smoke coming from the hood
How much and where can i buy this car
Sorry, already sold.
Hello I was just wondering how much is the 1985 Cadillac barrettes going for
Already sold, sorry.
@@AdamJDM1how much did you sell it for?
Is this car still available for sale?
One of the worst Cadillac ever made . It has the 4100 series engine. It was so bad they put an Oldsmobile 305 engine in to replace it .Cadillac also tried putting a metric transmission in there rear wheel drive cars. Disaster! Don't waste your money on any early 80. Had an 89 Fleetwood with the 305 motor, never any trouble with motor. Had to have the transmission repaired. Put in aftermarket parts to beef it up. Should have kept it.
Love it!!!! is the car sold?? do you still own it??
Yes, it has been sold.
i would have to say that this may only have 6,000 miles on it then why is the back moulding broke and to me it looks like you either had it repainted or the paint was buffed out.
No, the car has legit 6000 miles. Have all the paperwork to prove it. The back molding broke when I was pressure washing the car. The car was never repainted, the car was dirty when I took the video.
It wasn't my car either, it was my grandfather's. He had it since around 2006 and bought it from the original owner. My grandfather owned 6 cars and only used this one for special occasions.
👀...🔥👍😎👍🔥
An we get in contact I have a time capsule as well
Sure, send me an email (can access it from the "About" tab on my channel- would love to see what you have!
Was this made as a convertible by the factory ? Or was it an aftermarket conversion?
Half and half, they were factory authorized and are vin'd as a convertible but the actual conversion was done by an aftermarket company contracted by GM to make them.
Cheers
As Rafael said, it is technically an official convertible, but I'm not sure which company did the conversion process. Remember that this was the first convertible American car in a decade when it came out in 84.
How much right now I'm coming to get it
Sorry, already sold
How much
Nice
I gotta have it
I own one of these. Sadly it’s not convertible 😞
Don't tell grandpa lol
A bit of nitpicking, but Biarritz is pronounced Bar itz, not Buy are ritz, good video none the less
Thanks for the heads up, will pronounce it properly next time.
Is it for sale
Already sold, sorry.
Where is it located? Very interested.
How much?
Already sold, sorry.
...hey-ya, "JDM"...
...well shut the front door!!...this HAS TO BE one of the all-time lowest mileage '85 Biarritz's EVER... BTW, the model us pronounced " BEE-uh-ritz"...
...this epic car must be one of several that your grandad owns; otherwise he REALLY doesn't get around much anymore...
...in Antiqua Blue Poly, this gem looks like its just out of the box...he could probably hold a sealed bid auction if he ever wanted to sell; and I bet the winner would be north of $35G...
...pristine is a term that should be used sparingly; but Grampa's luxo ragtop deserves it...
Thanks for the info- I'm not so up to date with my American Car terminology, but I'm working on educating myself more and more.
I wanted to make a more in depth review of this great car, but it was quickly snatched up shortly after I uploaded the video, lol. The car was actually really dirty in the video also; had to park it outside for a couple months and didn't get a chance to detail it before shooting the video.
Exactly correct pronunciation!
Hubcaps are not original
Is it for sale
Hi Amy, already sold, sorry.
How much
Already sold
Is this for sale
Already sold, but going to a good home!
Euro JDM Garage
How much you sell it for?
@@AdamJDM1 how much you sold it for
@@justincase4474 I need to check with the buyers if they're cool with me disclosing the price, if they are, I have no problem letting you know!